Diplomat Apartments
601 W Yandell Dr,
El Paso, TX 79902
$949 - $1,450
1-2 Beds
Sunset Heights
El Paso, TX
Sunset Heights - El Paso, TX Area Guide
Delight in the historic charm of this convenient locale
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Charming
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Convenient
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Sunset Heights is a charming residential retreat tucked between the University of Texas at El Paso and Downtown El Paso. Historic houses and structures in various architectural stylings make up the bulk of the neighborhood, contributing a unique sense of character and a wide variety of rentals to the area. Some of the homes even date back to 1890 and are prominently featured on the annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes.
Sunset Heights’ coveted location makes it a top choice for downtown commuters and healthcare workers as well as numerous university students, faculty, and staff. Interstate 10 hugs the neighborhood, connecting residents to the greater metro area and beyond.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunset Heights is $628 for a studio, $840 for one bedroom, $951 for two bedrooms, and $1,262 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunset Heights has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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303 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$628/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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666 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$840/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,013 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$951/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,247 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,262/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunset Heights - El Paso, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Sunset Heights - El Paso, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sunset Heights - El Paso, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
- Magoffin Home State Historic Site
- Chamizal National Memorial
- Franklin Mountains State Park
- Wyler Aerial Tramway
Military Bases
Airports
- El Paso International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.